Fresh Energy is speeding the transition to a zero-carbon electric grid through effective, innovative, and data-driven policy solutions.
Expanding wind, solar, and storage
Grid of the future
Rate design centering equity and electrification
- MISO board approves largest ever regional grid upgrade in the United StatesOn Thursday, December 12, MISO approved lines will enable nearly 119 gigawatts of new renewable generation and storage to come online.
- Regulatory Update: Xcel Energy’s innovative pilot project providing equitable assistance gets green lightOn October 10, 2024, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Xcel Energy’s proposed pilot project that will provide direct, automatic energy assistance to high energy-burdened Minnesotans across the state.
- Clean Energy Organizations join settlement paving the way for gigawatts of clean energyClean Energy Organizations join settlement on Xcel Energy’s Firm Dispatchable Resource Acquisition and Integrated Resource Plan which have long-term implications for the future of clean energy in Minnesota.
- Advocacy Groups Applaud Approval of Big Stone-Big Oaks Transmission LineOn October 3, 2024, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved the Certificate of Need and Route Permit for the eastern segment of the Big Stone-Big Oaks Transmission Line.
Program Staff
Publications
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The Midwest leads U.S. emissions, here’s why
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Incorporating Health and Equity Metrics into the Minnesota Power 2021 Integrated Resource Plan
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Monitoring Pollinators on Minnesota Solar Installations
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2021 Annual Report
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Petition of Northern States Power Company for Approval of General Time-of-Use Service Tariff
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Bringing Community Solar to a Broader Community
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Community Solar Pledge